Author: Al Jazeera Center for Studies / Topic: Polarization

Author:: Al Jazeera Center for Studies
Publication Date:: 08-2024
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Al Jazeera Center for Studies
Abstract:: A combination of unexpected factors has led to the nomination of Kamala Harris as a replacement for Joe Biden, ushering the US elections into a new phase. This development could enhance the mechanism of political integration, but it might also lead to further exclusion, which could cause extremism and chaos, and weaken institutions.
Topic:: Domestic Politics, Institutions, Donald Trump, Polarization, Presidential Elections, Kamala Harris, and Political Integration
Political Geography:: North America and United States of America

Author:: Al Jazeera Center for Studies
Publication Date:: 08-2021
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Al Jazeera Center for Studies
Abstract:: Tunisian President Saied undertook exceptional measures to assume all powers, causing sharp internal and external polarisation between those who consider them an infringement of the democratic system and those who consider them necessary measures necessitated by the deteriorating conditions.
Topic:: Democracy, Polarization, and Political Crisis
Political Geography:: North Africa and Tunisia

Author:: Al Jazeera Center for Studies
Publication Date:: 11-2020
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Al Jazeera Center for Studies
Abstract:: Although Joe Biden won the most votes ever in a national election, Trump expanded his base of support, receiving more votes than even Hillary Clinton did in 2016. This indicates that Biden is now facing the domestic challenge of the stark polarisation of American society as well as the challenge of restoring the international stature of the United States.
Topic:: Foreign Policy, Domestic Policy, Polarization, and Joe Biden
Political Geography:: North America and United States of America

Author:: Al Jazeera Center for Studies
Publication Date:: 03-2014
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Al Jazeera Center for Studies
Abstract:: A massive wiretapping operation by Gulen affiliates in the government has uncovered alleged corruption by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his family, leading to renewed escalation of the crisis between the two sides. These allegations are meant to undermine Erdogan and his party (Justice and Development or AKP) politically and tarnish his image as a clean leader. Erdogan has responded by denying the allegations and labelling them unethical, escalating an ongoing exchange of attacks on moral credibility between the two sides.
Topic:: Domestic Politics, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Fethullah Gülen, Polarization, and Political Crisis
Political Geography:: Turkey and Middle East

Author:: Al Jazeera Center for Studies
Publication Date:: 05-2014
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Al Jazeera Center for Studies
Abstract:: Starting July 2013, Egypt began to experience unprecedented polarisation and civil strife. The country has not experienced this level of violence, arbitrary detention and even killing in recent history, and Field Marshal Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has responded by imposing an increasingly tightening security strategy. In the short term, this strategy will strengthen his opponents and increase his isolation – his policy of indiscriminate repression has widened the coalition of those opposed to his authority. The opposition, then, is no longer limited to the Muslim Brotherhood and now includes revolutionary youth groups as well as labourers, students and others. Furthermore, Sisi’s isolation of those who helped him overthrow Morsi has cost him political capital needed to extend his authority and isolate his opponents.
Topic:: Authoritarianism, Domestic Politics, Polarization, and Abdel Fattah el-Sisi
Political Geography:: Middle East, North Africa, and Egypt

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